How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Nocturne

Champion 2

Xin Zhao

52.5%

Nocturne win rate vs Xin Zhao

Nocturne has the edge

2,372

Games Analyzed

52.5%

Nocturne WR

47.5%

Xin Zhao WR

+199

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Xin Zhao Level 3

Nocturne Level 6

Xin Zhao Level 6

Nocturne 1 item

Xin Zhao 1 item

Nocturne 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Nocturne is strongest mid game while Xin Zhao peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Xin Zhao's Weakness

Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Nocturne Win Condition

R darkness denies vision, dive backline, fear with E

Xin Zhao Win Condition

Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early

Recommended Items

Nocturne

Stridebreaker

Core

Build every game

Black Cleaver

Core

Build every game

Death's Dance

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Xin Zhao's AD damage

Xin Zhao

Eclipse

Core

Build every game

Black Cleaver

Core

Build every game

Sterak's Gage

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Nocturne's AD damage

Nocturne's Worst Matchups

Xin Zhao's Worst Matchups

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